Monday, February 23, 2009

Surprise - for moi?

Originally I wanted to show you my WIP's today, but a FO is much better, even if it's not made by me.After shoveling the driveway the umptiest time this winter, I just had enough strength left to get the mail. Usually it's not worth the bother, but today I found a package which was addressed to me. Angelika did it again! She made these felted ballerina slippers for me, and included this cute notebook, stitch markers and this very delicate crochet book mark! Thank you so much, Angelika! It's marvelous to receive a gift, such as yours, for no reason at all! I appreciate the time and effort you put into it.

I think it's funny how small my size 11 feet look in this picture. I called Sam so he could be the "background" for this picture. I love his expression - my little stoner puppy! The socks I'm wearing here, were made by my Aunt Gisela (for my dad), but landed somehow on MY feet. :o)

Sam was really quite bored, and yawned, while I tried to get some good shots.

And because he's so cute, one more picture. Here he's looking pretty for the camera, and as Thank you, he got some treats.

It's a wonderful feeling to get a knit gift. Sure we could make it ourself any time, or not. As a knitter one values gifts like that even more.Aren't you glad you didn't get to see boring lace WIP's?

What a terrific post and pic-handknit socks and felted slippers and Sam. Doesn't get much better than that. Angelika is such a nice person, too, and a terrific knitter, like you. Must be something in the Austrian water that produces such talent.

What SWEET slippers!! I'm so in awe of people who felt things and have them turn into something useful... Like actually the size they were after. I have enough trouble getting just my knitting to be the right size never mind tempting fate by trying to felt it!! LOL!!

My, what big ears you have. I know it's the camera angle but it reminds me of when Gracee was a pup and her ears looks disproportionate to her size. A little boy walked by and siad to his dad "Look, it's a bunny!

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About Me

I live in Canada now, but I'm originally from Austria.
My White Shepherd Happy, and Denny the mutt, are my constant companions. Maggie is my sons dog, but she's with me most of the day. I have two grown kids too ;o) by the way.